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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Johns Creek, GA for 2024

Named one of the best places to live in Georgia, Johns Creek is a charming suburb of Atlanta. This fast-growing city is home to 84,579 people, 10.7% of whom are seniors. Johns Creek has very low crime rates and is a safe place for seniors to live. Retirees have access to a wide variety of outdoor leisure options, including parks, trails and freshwater lakes. The area has a very high number of physicians, meaning that affordable and high-quality health care is easily accessible.

Johns Creek also has a wide selection of assisted living facilities. These facilities are staffed around the clock and provide a safe environment for seniors who can no longer live safely in their own homes. Qualified caregivers in these facilities help with daily tasks, such as meal preparation, personal care and mobility. For this type of care, seniors in Johns Creek pay around $4,000 per month, which is higher than the statewide median but lower than the U.S. average.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living costs in Johns Creek and compares those rates to fees in nearby cities and other types of senior care. It also includes the pros and cons of living in Johns Creek and a list of free resources that serve area seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Johns Creek

The Georgia Department of Community Health is responsible for licensing and overseeing assisted living facilities in Johns Creek. This department conducts regular inspections to ensure that residents receive high-quality care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Johns Creek

  • Sunny Johns Creek gets pleasant summers and very mild winters with rare snowfall. This makes it easy for seniors to get around outdoors without risking a fall.
  • The cost of living is 29.7 points above the national average of 100 and 36.3 points above the state median of 93.4, primarily due to housing and transportation costs. Fortunately, the cost of health care is 8.2 points below the national median.
  • Johns Creek is very safe and has a property crime rating of 17 compared to the U.S. median of 35.4. The city’s violent crime rating is 6.6 compared to the national average of 22.7.
  • The city has a very high number of physicians, making quality health care easy to find. Johns Creek has 365 physicians per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 210 per 100,000 people.
  • The income tax rate is 6%, which is higher than the U.S. average of 4.6%. However, Georgia is one of the most tax-friendly states for seniors and offers substantial tax deductions on all types of retirement income.
  • The local hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, has been recognized as high-performing in five adult specialties, including geriatrics, orthopedics and neurology.

Paying for Assisted Living in Johns Creek

Seniors in Johns Creek pay an average of $4,000 per month for assisted living. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this price is higher than the state average of $3,500 per month and lower than the national median of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Compared to many cities in Georgia, Johns Creek has relatively high assisted living prices. Nearby Gainesville is a little more expensive, averaging $4,263 per month. Monthly assisted living prices in Columbus are more affordable at $3,650. Warner Robins has the lowest assisted living prices in the state at $2,300 per month, which is $1,700 less per month than in Johns Creek.

Johns Creek

$4,000

Georgia

$3,500

The United States

$4,300

Gainesville

$4,263

Warner Robins

$2,300

Columbus

$3,650

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors considering assisted living may find it useful to compare the costs of other types of care. Homemaker services are more expensive at $4,147 per month, and home health aides are a little costlier, averaging $4,195. Adult day health care is the cheapest care option in Johns Creek, at a cost of $1,300 per month. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of care, with a semiprivate room averaging $6,950 per month and a private room averaging $7,559.

Homemaker Services

$4,147

Home Health Aide

$4,195

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$4,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,950

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$7,559

Note: Data for Johns Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlanta, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Johns Creek

Two key state programs provide Medicaid-eligible seniors help with the cost of care: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). The former provides assistance with intermediate-level nursing care in an assisted living environment, while the latter provides financial assistance for a lower level of care.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Johns Creek

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Johns Creek

There are several charities and government organizations offering services to seniors living in Johns Creek and the surrounding areas. Some offer information and advocacy, while others provide recreational and social opportunities.

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Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging(800) 759-2963Seniors can get professional care needs assessments from this Area Agency on Aging, which also helps older adults find placement in assisted living or other types of long-term care. As well as free legal resources, this agency offers wellness programs designed to promote physical and cognitive health. An assistive technology lab gives seniors access to mobility, communication and medical aids that help improve quality of life. 
Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(866) 552-4464This program provides volunteer advocacy to residents of care homes with concerns about their conditions or care. Volunteer ombudsmen act as mediators between seniors and their caregivers to help resolve complaints. These volunteer ombudsmen can also provide information about the state’s senior care laws.
Johns Creek Senior Center(678) 512-3430This senior center has a lively calendar of events designed to entertain and engage local seniors. Available activities include games, art workshops, fitness classes and special interest clubs. Seniors can also take part in educational opportunities, including personal finance and tech classes.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Johns Creek

Johns Creek-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Johns Creek

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kim

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise at Ivey Ridge

I toured Sunrise at Ivey Ridge. The community was clean, and the parking lot was nice, but the food was not good. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is courteous. They have crafts and...

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Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Johns Creek

We like Sunrise of Johns Creek. The people there were very nice and very accommodating. The information they gave was very good. It felt like something that would meet our needs whenever we got to...

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Chris

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Johns Creek

My mother is over at Sunrise of Johns Creek right now. We've been happy with the service there, but lately, they've stopped the bus, and there have been some other issues. She likes where she's at,...

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Hi Chris, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and encourage you to contact us so that we can learn more....

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